- Project: White Glossy Apartment
- Architect: Alexander Tischler
- Location: Russia, Moscow
- Year: 2022
- Area: 59 m2
- Photography: Yaroslav Lukiyanchenko
In Moscow’s vibrant skyline, the White Glossy Apartment by Alexander Tischler transforms 635 square feet of challenging geometry into a luminous, highly functional urban retreat. Completed in 2022 and located on a high floor with sweeping city views, this project emphasizes modern elegance, clever space planning, and bespoke finishes tailored to its compact footprint.
Design Challenges Turned into Opportunities
The apartment’s acute 70-degree angles and large fixed windows presented significant design challenges. However, Tischler’s team embraced these conditions, designing an ergonomic layout that maximizes light, function, and aesthetics.
Since the windows can’t be opened, the team installed a custom ventilation and air conditioning system to ensure constant airflow. Every aspect of the space was carefully considered and executed—from initial design to full cabinet furniture production—ensuring the project stayed within both scope and budget.
Quartzite-Centered Open Plan Living
The heart of the apartment is its open-plan living room, unified by layers of quartzite. At its center stands a stunning slab of Patagonia quartzite, with LED lighting behind the translucent veins, transforming it into a glowing art piece by night.
The kitchen, featuring high-gloss white cabinetry, seamlessly extends into the dining and lounge areas. Bronzed cabinet fronts, Atlas Concorde marble-look porcelain tiles, and minimalistic fittings elevate the modern aesthetic. The sink is positioned by the window, allowing for stunning views while preparing meals, and the countertop continues into a workstation and breakfast nook.
A clever solution for storage: the TV is mounted on a false cabinet facade, which doubles as hidden storage for off-season clothing. Tip-on glossy glass facades conceal a refrigerator with a slim, unobtrusive handle.
Elegant Zoning and Functional Transitions
The kitchen and living spaces were previously separated; now, they flow naturally through a unified layout that includes a visual axis from the entry to the main room. A cupboard with frosted bronze glass fronts conceals an awkward window section while providing extra storage for dishes and décor.
This modern approach replaced the client’s initial request for a symmetrical classic style. Instead, asymmetry, clean lines, and reflective surfaces dominate—creating a dynamic yet harmonious interior.
Asymmetrical Bedroom with LED Accents
The bedroom continues the apartment’s asymmetric theme. Slanted walls and irregular angles are echoed in the false ceiling with integrated LED lighting and ventilation grilles. A set of mirrors above the headboard, a floating vanity table, and brass pendant lamps contribute to the space’s rhythm and elegance.
Marble-Clad Bathroom with Brass Highlights
In the bathroom, the palette of white, bronze, and marble is repeated. The cabinetry matches the kitchen—white enameled MDF topped with glossy glass. Brass-painted aluminum mosaics and porcelain tiles complete the space with textural contrast.
Thoughtful storage solutions include:
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A column cabinet housing a washer and dryer
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Under-sink storage
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Cabinets behind the mirror and above the toilet
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Ribbed fronts with fabric loop handles, echoing the hallway cabinetry
Instead of glass partitions, the bathroom features a water-repellent outdoor fabric curtain, softening the space while retaining functionality.
Floor Plan
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